Video: How to Tie-In the Hair for a Comparadun

Here’s the latest installment in an ongoing series of videos called “One-Minute Fly-Tying Tips and Techniques” from Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions. Each video teaches a single tying skill, from the most basic to the advanced. Ultimately, the series will serve as a sort of encyclopedia of tying skills that will be a valuable resource for anyone who sits down at a vise to create a fly.

This is video number 5 in Tim’s ongoing “How to Tie a Comparadun” series. In recent installments, Tim has discussed 

This week, he explains exactly how to tie the hair in so that it flares correctly, stands up perpendicular to the hook shank, and forms a perfect semicircle. To see Tim tie a complete Comparadun, click here.

One thought on “Video: How to Tie-In the Hair for a Comparadun”

  1. Thank you for all these helpful fly tying tips. I’ve learned so much from your videos. I also enjoy the occasional humor you add to your videos. Thank you again!

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